XIONGXIANG

ACUPUNCTURE XIONGXIANG 17°

NAME

XIONGXIANG

LOCATION

In the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the mid-sternal line.

NEEDLING

Slanted insertion, 0.5-0.8 cun.
Caution: Avoid deep insertion.
Perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of pneumothorax.
Transverse-oblique insertion along the intercostal space, 0.5-1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Regulates Qi
Descends Qi
Unbinds the chest

INDICATIONS

Intercostal neuralgia Inability to turn over when lying down Coughing
Fullness in the chest and lateral costal region, extending to the back Shortness of breath

COMBINATIONS

PC-6 Neiguan UB-15 Xinshu
Chest pain radiating to the back.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

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